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World's Best Dad Pale Ale

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · West Coast Pale Ale · One of 2 West Coast Pale Ales in hopIQ

A West Coast pale ale released for Father's Day, with the name and label built entirely around the occasion. Four Winds lists 5.5% and publishes neither an IBU value nor tasting notes; the product text describes the occasion rather than the beer, calling it smooth and hoppy and leaving it there. It is a limited release in 355 ml six-packs.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for World's Best Dad Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with classic West Coast Edelhopfen character—citrus, pine, and herbal notes predominate. Light, clean malt undertones provide a subtle, grain-forward backdrop without dominating the profile.

citruspineherbalclean malt

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with balanced hop bitterness that builds gradually across the mid-palate. Floral and resinous hop flavors sit alongside a light, crisp malt sweetness; the overall impression is clean and refreshing without harshness or astringency.

smoothbalanced bitternessfloral-resinouscrisp

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering herbal and hop-derived bitterness fading cleanly. No cloying sweetness remains.

dryherbal fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of World's Best Dad Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with World's Best Dad Pale Ale

About West Coast Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar West Coast Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, smooth, clean character as World's Best Dad Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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